Two-Way Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance – Code/ Standards and Best Practices

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States like California have begun adding in provisions to the building and fire codes, that mandate NFPA 72 be used in review/approvals of these Emergency Communications Systems (ECS). NFPA 72 2019 added definitions and language that supported these systems and the survivability of their installation. The 2022 edition now requires that product used for this intended purpose be UL 2525 tested and listed.

As more building and fire officials are becoming aware of the rigid requirements for these systems, an understanding of the installation of these systems is an important conversation to have to ensure they work for the duration of the emergency. This discussion will focus on the minimum standards for two-way communication system design, installation, and inspection/testing.


Presenter

Joseph Cervantes

Joseph Cervantes

Western Region Business Development Manager

Space Age

Joseph Cervantes has been working in the fire protection and life safety field since 1996, beginning his career as a system installer and progressing through the field ranks to become a project manager and operations manager in Southern California. His experience includes project management in all vertical markets from K-12, higher education, government, commercial, residential, high rise, and clean room application. 

Currently Joseph is the Western Region Business Development Manager for Space Age Electronics where his goal is to educate the life safety industry and inspire safe working practices.